Psychopathology - Anxiety Disorders (Morrison, Ch. 4 - Week 6)

Question 1

What is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat?

Answer 1

Fear

Question 2

What is the anticipation of future threat?

Answer 2

Anxiety

Question 3

What is a future-oriented mood state in which one is ready or prepared to attempt to cope with upcoming negative events?

Answer 3

Anxiety

Question 4

Approximately __% of people will meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder over the course of their lifetime

Answer 4

29%

Question 5

_________ are the most prevalent of psychiatric diagnosis

Answer 5

Anxiety disorders

Question 6

_____ can be highly adaptive for managing threatening situations

Answer 6

Anxiety

Question 7

______ experiences anxiety

Answer 7

Everybody

Question 8

Consistent failure to speak in specific social situations in which there is an expectation for speaking (e.g., school), despite speaking in other situations

Answer 8

Selective Mutism

Question 9

The disturbance of ________ interferes with educational or occupational achievement or with social communication. Symptoms for at least one month, and marked by high social anxiety.

Answer 9

Selective Mutism

Question 10

Selective Mutism is a _______ disorder and uncommon (<1 in 1,000)

Answer 10

childhood (begins 2-4 years old)

Question 11

Developmentally inappropriate and excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from persons to whom attached

Answer 11

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Question 12

Persistent and excessive worry about experiencing an unwanted event (e.g., getting lost, being kidnapped, having accident, sickness) causing separation from major attachment figure

Answer 12

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Question 13

Persistent reluctance or refusal to go out, away from home, to school, to work, or elsewhere due to fear of separation

Answer 13

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Question 14

Persistent and excessive fear of or reluctance about being alone or without major attachment figures at home or in other settings

Answer 14

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Question 15

Separation Anxiety Disorder last __ weeks in children; __ months in adults

Answer 15

4 weeks in children, 6 months in adults

Question 16

Separation Anxiety Disorder adult prevalence in US is about ____%.

Answer 16

1-2%

Question 17

Marked and persistent fear of a specific object or situation (snakes, flying, blood, etc.). Exposure to the phobic stimulus almost invariably provokes an immediate anxiety response. Phobic situation(s) avoided or endured with intense anxiety or distress. Fear or anxiety out of proportion to the actual danger posed by object or situation

Answer 17

Specific Phobia

Question 18

Duration of symptoms for a Specific Phobia is: ____.

Answer 18

6 months or more.

Question 19

What are some kinds of Specified Phobias?

Answer 19

Animal Type (snakes, spiders, dogs)
Natural environment type (storms, heights)
Blood
Injections
Other medical care
Injury
Situational Type (elevators, airplanes)
Other type

Question 20

What anxiety disorder has treatment of Systematic Desensitization (with deep muscle relaxation), and in vivo exposure?

Answer 20

Specific Phobias

Question 21

Marked and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which a person exposed to possible scrutiny (having a conversation, being observed drinking, giving speech)

Answer 21

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Question 22

Individual fears he or she will act in a way that will be humiliating or embarrassing, or lead to rejection, or offend others

Answer 22

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Question 23

Exposure to the feared social situation almost always provokes fear and anxiety:
* Riding the bus
* Dining out
* Public speaking

Answer 23

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Question 24

The social situations are avoided or endured with intense fear or anxiety. The fear or anxiety is out of proportion to the actual threat posed by the social situation

Answer 24

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Question 25

Recurrent unexpected panic attacks -- abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort, reaches a peak within minutes

Answer 25

Panic Disorder

Question 26

Which anxiety disorder has 4 of the following: 1. Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate 2. Sweating 3. Trembling or shaking 4. Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering 5. Feeling of choking 6. Chest pain or discomfort 7. Nausea or abdominal distress 8. Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint 9. Chills or heat sensations 10. Paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensations) 11. Derealization or depersonalization 12. Fear of losing control or going crazy 13. Fear of dying

Answer 26

Panic Disorder

Question 27

Which anxiety order needs at least 1 of the attacks has been followed by ≥ 1 month of 1 or both of the following: a) Persistent concern about having additional attacks or its consequences (losing control, having a heart attack) b) A significant maladaptive change in behavior related to the attacks (avoiding exercise or unfamiliar situations)

Answer 27

Panic Disorder

Question 28

Which anxiety disorder C) does not otherwise due to substance use or general medical condition D) Panic Attacks not better accounted for by another mental disorder

Answer 28

Panic Disorder

Question 29

Which anxiety disorder experiences anxiety or fear about 2 of the following 5: 1. Using public transportation 2. Being in open spaces 3. Being in enclosed spaces 4. Standing in line or being in a crowd 5. Being outside of the home alone

Answer 29

Agoraphobia

Question 30

Following anxiety or fear of specific situations, multiple additional criteria for this anxiety disorder include: B. These situations almost always provoke fear or anxiety C. These situations are actively avoided D. Fear or anxiety is disproportionate to the danger E. Fears and avoids situations because of the thought that escape would be difficult or help not available if the symptom occurs F. Fear, anxiety, or avoidance is persistent, 6 months or more

Answer 30

Agoraphobia

Question 31

_________ and _________ often coexist.

Answer 31

Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder

Question 32

Which anxiety order experiences symptoms of: A. Excessive anxiety and worry, occurring more days than not for 6 months or more, about a number of events or activities. B. The person finds it difficult to control the worry

Answer 32

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Question 33

The anxiety and worry are associated with 3 or more of the following 6 symptoms: 1. Restless of feeling keyed up or on edge 2. Being easily fatigued 3. Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank 4. Irritability 5. Muscle tension 6. Sleep disturbance

Answer 33

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Question 34

The anxiety, worry, or physical symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning The disturbance is not due to substance use or a general medical condition

Answer 34

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Question 35

Most commonly associated substances with _______: marijuana, amphetamines, caffeine

Answer 35

Substance or Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder

Question 36

Examples: hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, seizure disorders, cardiopulmonary conditions (arrhythmias, tachycardia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Answer 36

Anxiety Disorder due to Another Medical Condition

Question 37

Repeated panic attacks--brief episodes of intense dread accompanied by a variety of physical and other symptoms, together with worry about having additional attacks and other related mental and behavioral changes.

Answer 37

Panic Disorder

Question 38

Fear situations or objects

Answer 38

Agoraphobia

Question 39

Fear of specific situations or objects (animals, storms, heights, blood, airplanes, being closed in, etc.)

Answer 39

Specific Phobia

Question 40

Patients imagine themselves embarrassed when they speak, write, or eat in public or use a public urinal

Answer 40

Social Anxiety Disorder

Question 41

A child elects to talk, expect when alone or with select intimates

Answer 41

Selective mutism

Question 42

Experiencing no episodes of acute pain, and feel tense or anxious much of the time and worry about many different issues

Answer 42

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Question 43

The patient becomes anxious when separated from a parent or other attachment figure

Answer 43

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Question 44

Panic attacks and generalized anxiety symptoms caused by numerous medical conditions

Answer 44

Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition

Question 45

Bothered by repeated thoughts or behaviors that can appear senseless, even to them

Answer 45

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Question 46

A severely traumatic event (combat, natural disaster) is relived over and over

Answer 46

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Question 47

Timid people are so easily wounded by criticism that they hesitate to become involved with others

Answer 47

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Question 48

A certain amount of ______ isn't just normal, but adaptive and perhaps vital for our well-being and normal functioning.

Answer 48

Anxiety

Question 49

Anxiety is also a ______--one that's encountered by many, perhaps most, mental disorders

Answer 49

symptom

Question 50

_________ can sometimes indicate the presence of a substance use problem, another medical condition, or even a different mental disorder altogether.

Answer 50

Anxiety Symptoms

Question 51

___% of adults have experienced at least one panic attack

Answer 51

30%

Question 52

In a 12-month period, over __% of Americans will have a panic attack

Answer 52

10%

Question 53

Some panic attacks are triggered by _______.

Answer 53

specific situations

Question 54

Patients with specific phobias involving blood, injury or injection are called ______.

Answer 54

Vasovagal Rsponse

Question 55

A person who is about to face one of these feared activities or objects will immediately begin to feel nervous or panicky. This condition is called ________.

Answer 55

Anticipatory Anxiety

Question 56

A lifetime occurrence of people experiencing Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is __%.

Answer 56

4-13%

Question 57

Selective mutism has a prevalence of:

Answer 57

Under 1 in 1,000. Affects boys and girls equally.

Question 58

Separation Anxiety Disorder (SepAD) is diagnosed in childhood. Perhaps ____ of children with SepAD continue to have symptoms of this disorder well into their adult years.

Answer 58

One-third

Question 59

Separation Anxiety Disorder (SepAD) prevalence is:

Answer 59

4% of children and 6% for adults

Question 60

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) prevalence is:

Answer 60

9% of the general adult population